Standard Functions of ALV and Presettings 
The ALV offers a wide-range of standard functions. Some of the functions are initially activated and you can activate or deactivate some in Customizing (transaction code SIMGH) for SAP Web Application Server under .
You need the ALV Configuration Model to preset standard functions and for all other configuration options.
Function |
Configuration + Customizing |
Interface Methods |
Visualization for User |
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Sorting |
The ALV display is initially not sorted, the user can sort both using the column title and in the settings dialog box. |
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Sorting tab page in settings dialog box Sorting using the symbol in the column title |
Filters |
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Filters tab page in settings dialog box Displaying filter sequence using a button |
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Print with PDF |
Printing is only possible when there is a Java server. Can be deactivated in Customizing. |
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Print Version tab page in settings dialog box Print Version button in the toolbar |
Export to Excel |
Preferred format for table calculation can be set in Customizing |
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Entry Export to Excel in button menu Export |
List Display with Crystal Reports |
Can be activated and deactivated in Customizing. If it is activated there then it cannot be deactivated in the program. |
Methods for permitting the display inplace:
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Crystal Reports entry in the Display tab. |
Configuring Personalization Options |
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Visibility of the Settings Dialog Box |
If the settings dialog box is blocked for the user, then the other personalization options are not visible for the user, even if you have activated it. |
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Visibility of the button that makes it possible to display the settings dialog box. |
Personalization of the Column Display |
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Column Selection tab page |
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Personalization of View |
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Display tab page |
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Save and Select View by User |
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Dropdown list box for selecting a View Save as... button in the settings dialog box |
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Quick-Saving Views |
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Displaying the quick-save button in the toolbar |
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The following functions are not available in the standard setting: They can either be activated in Customizing or using ALV Configuration Model.
Function |
Configuration + Customizing |
Methods/Interfaces in ALV Configuration Model |
Visualization for User |
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Editability |
Methods for canceling read-only protection:
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Calculation |
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Calculation tab page |
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Modeling Areas |
The modeling areas above and below the table are initially visible but are not defined. You can implement these areas. |
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No settings options |
Display as Business Graphic |
Prerequisites: Java server must be available: Can be deactivated in Customizing |
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Graphic settings on Display tab |
Export to BEx Analyzer |
Can be activated in Customizing and then needs to be permitted in the program. |
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Entry BEx Analyzer in dropdown listbox Export |
BI Broadcasting |
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Send button in the toolbar |
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Display Table as Hierarchy |
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Hierarchy check box and dialog box for defining the hierarchy columns on the Display tab. |
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Row Number Display |
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Count Table Entries check box on Calculation tab. |
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Configuring Personalization Options |
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Selecting the table view as a graphic or Crystal Report. |
The dropdown list box is not visible for the user if either graphic and/or Crystal Reports are activated, even when you activate this function. |
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Dropdown List Box for Selecting Display |
Fixing Columns to Right and Left Table Side |
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Defining number of fixed columns on Column Selection tab. |
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